The Latest: US ready to shift military assets in Middle East
The Latest on the United States and Iran (all times local): 6:45 p.m.
Trump's Iran policy put to test as end to nuclear deal looms
The United States is announcing new sanctions on Iran as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran.
Disney's 2Q beats estimates despite soft theatrical revenue
Disney's adjusted second-quarter net income declined as higher revenue from its parks was not enough to offset lower theatrical revenue.
Business Highlights
___ Trump's tariff hike menaces strong economy WASHINGTON (AP) — For months, the U.S. economy has shrugged and chugged along as America and China slapped tariffs on tens of billions of dollars of each other's goods in the fiercest trade fight since the 1930s.
Trump's tariff hike menaces strong economy
What trade war?
Three Mile Island plant, site of nuclear accident, to close
The owner of Three Mile Island, site of the United States' worst commercial nuclear power accident, says it now appears certain it will not get a financial rescue from Pennsylvania and said it will go ahead with a planned shutdown starting June 1.
Can fines rein in Big Tech? Privacy regulators spur a debate
Federal privacy regulators are under scrutiny in Congress as they negotiate a record fine with Facebook to punish the company for alleged violations of its users' privacy.
How major US indexes fared on Wednesday
Major U.S. stock indexes closed mostly lower Wednesday after a late wave of selling wiped out what was left of a modest midday rally.
Senate confirms trio of Export-Import Bank officials
The Senate has confirmed a trio of nominees to the Export-Import Bank, reviving a U.S. agency that provides loans and other help to foreign buyers of U.S. exports.
Panthers owner needs tax breaks for SC practice fields move
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper says he wants to move his practice fields to South Carolina, but if the state can't help him with incentives, he's fine keeping them in North Carolina.
US shuts down dark web marketplace; 2 Israelis charged
The FBI has shut down a website it says was a gateway to illegal marketplaces on the darknet and announced the arrest of its two alleged Israeli operators.
Markets Right Now: Late selling leaves stocks slightly lower
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Europeans struggle to preserve Iran nuclear accord
The world powers struggling to preserve a nuclear deal with Iran are facing an increasingly uphill battle, with a new deadline from Tehran on finding a solution to make up for last year's unilateral U.S. withdrawal from the accord and the increasing economic hardship that has put on the Islamic Republic.
Oops! Small businesses are vulnerable to marketing mistakes
When Tom Scarda heard about a franchise opportunity called Super Supper, he fell in love with it.
GM in talks to sell shuttered factory in Lordstown, Ohio
General Motors plans to sell its shuttered factory in Lordstown, Ohio, to a company that builds electric trucks.
Double gas tax, airline fees to pay for infrastructure: Rep. Collin
Rep. Chris Collins (R-N.Y.) wants to raise the federal gas tax and airline fees in order to pay for a $2 trillion infrastructure package.
Florida-based 'Unhappy New Yorkers' campaign targets fed-up taxpayers
Florida received more inbound movers from New York than any other state last year.
The Latest: US regulators get sympathy on powers, fines
The Latest on congressional hearing on privacy agency (all times local): 12:20 p.m. Federal privacy regulators are getting a sympathetic hearing from Congress for their request for greater powers and funding to police privacy.
Tips for saving during periods of low interest rates
For those interested in saving, lower interest rates can pose a conundrum.
US files plans to raise tariffs on Chinese imports
The U.S. government has filed plans to raise tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports from 10% to 25% Friday.














